The BEATLES - *LOVE ME DO* - 1962 - UK - 1st PRESSING - NEAR MINT
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The BEATLES
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*LOVE ME DO* UK 1st pressing - 1962
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NO OFFERS PLEASE - AUCTION ONLY
================================================================ Here is a barely played copy of the Beatles very first single release on the Parlophone Co. Ltd. 'Red' label ================================================================
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THE DISC
Matrix: Side1: 7XCE 17144-1N Stamper code: 1-RR Martix: Side2: 7XCE 17145-1N Stamper code: 1-GT
Audio - NEAR MINT
Remarkable sounding copy which plays like new. The crystal clear sound bursts from the speakers with astonishing quality.
Labels - NEAR MINT
An outstanding pair that would be described as mint but for one solitary spindle trail on each side. These are factory fresh and as pristine as the day they left the shop. You can see how fantastic they are, in the photos.
Visually Two aspects here. There are no visible needle lines or handling lines. Even under a halogen lamp there is just the wispiest signs that the disc has been handled. The deep gloss vinyl has mirror-like surfaces and to this end the disc could be described as near mint.
However, there are some 'imperfections' to both sides which are only visible against reflected light. Viewed face-on, the surfaces look immaculate. I believe that it is a pressing fault which is very rare on these quality '60's vinyls and is just part of the liquid mixture which has 'cured' this way, as cleaning makes no difference and this has absolutely no bearing on the superb quality of the sound. It is difficult to capture in a photo, as it is almost like a 'ghosting' and looks like dirty marks over both sides but hopefully, you can get some idea from the last three pictures above. In photos 5 & 6 it is impossible to see and this is how the disc looks, generally.
For some, the most important thing here will be the sound quality, the labels and the vinyl, which are Mint Minus. For others, the visual distraction might be an issue but like marbled vinyl, it is there to stay. That said, either way, you will still have a rare original first issue in near 'shop fresh' condition.
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THE SLEEVE - EX+
Genuine first issue. The seams are fully intact. Just age toning and light creasing.
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The photos are of the actual item for sale. All records are thoroughly cleaned and listened to, from beginning to end. Professional mailers are always used.
I will be listing more Beatles records, so please have a look
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